Aerospace News

August 27, 2026

Payload Space 3 weeks ago

Canadian Companies Partner on SDA Sat Solution

Canadian companies are collaborating on a space domain awareness satellite solution, amid broader industry developments including SpaceX offering free SSA catalog access to smallsat operators and LeoLabs preparing a Space Force-funded demonstration for national security applications.

Universe Today 3 weeks ago

Why Astronauts' Lower Eyelids "Let Go" in Space

Researchers have identified mechanisms explaining why astronauts experience lower eyelid changes during extended spaceflight, a physiological effect that can impact vision.

AVweb 3 weeks ago

Radio Problems Preceded Marine One-DCA Incident

NTSB investigation reveals that radio communication malfunctions preceded a Marine One incident near Washington D.C., with issues having triggered prior meetings and troubleshooting attempts by operators.

AVweb 3 weeks ago

Garmin Expands SmartCharts To Canada And Mexico

Garmin has expanded its SmartCharts feature for the Pilot app to cover Canada and Mexico, allowing pilots to filter terminal procedure charts relevant to their planned flights across North America.

AVweb 3 weeks ago

FAA Moves To Fire LaGuardia Controllers

The FAA is pursuing disciplinary action against two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport who reportedly left their shifts early, preceding a fatal runway collision in March.

DroneXL 3 weeks ago

FAA Doubles BEYOND Drone Program While the BVLOS Rule Sits Unfinished

The FAA is expanding its BEYOND drone pilot program to include up to eight additional participants for testing larger cargo drones, extended flight ranges, and operations above 400 feet, while the broader Part 108 beyond-visual-line-of-sight rules remain under development.

Aviation24.be 3 weeks ago

Air Arabia adds daily Sharjah–Düsseldorf service

Air Arabia will begin daily nonstop service between Sharjah and Düsseldorf starting December 2026, utilizing Airbus A320neo aircraft and marking the airline's third German destination.

FreightWaves 3 weeks ago

FedEx to invest $150M for air cargo terminal in Delhi

FedEx is committing $400 million to expand air cargo infrastructure at two Indian airports, including a $150 million terminal investment in Delhi to enhance its regional logistics capabilities.

DroneXL 3 weeks ago

Ukraine Hands UK Its Drone War Data: 100,000 Combat Videos a Month

Ukraine is sharing its drone combat analytics platform with the UK, granting British forces access to approximately 100,000 monthly drone video feeds from combat operations, marking the UK's first participation in this intelligence-sharing arrangement.

DroneXL 3 weeks ago

US Intel Ties Leipzig Drone Bomb To Russia's GRU

US intelligence has attributed an explosive-laden drone discovered near a Ukrainian An-124 cargo aircraft at Leipzig airport to Russia's GRU military intelligence service, with additional drone and explosives discoveries reported at the same location.

AVweb 3 weeks ago

Cirrus Backlog Tops 1,000 Aircraft

Cirrus Aircraft reports backlog exceeding 1,000 aircraft, with strong delivery rates and revenue growth continuing to outpace production capacity.

The War Zone 3 weeks ago

What Europe Needs Next In Beyond-Visual-Range Air-To-Air Missiles

Europe's Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile established the standard for air combat, but evolving threats demand next-generation capabilities. The article explores what advances European nations should prioritize in future air-to-air missile development.

General Aviation News 3 weeks ago

Picture of the Day: Ready To Fly

A Cessna 182M general aviation aircraft is featured in a community photo submission showcasing the aircraft ready for flight operations.